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Red Sox’s Triston Casas Undergoes Wrist Surgery, Injured List

8/7/2026

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Triston Casas underwent arthroscopic left-wrist surgery on Thursday, August 6 2026.
The Boston Red Sox placed Casas on the injured list and gave no return timetable.
He has remained out since rupturing his left patellar tendon on May 2 2025.
Earlier injuries include an abdominal strain in April 2026 and a torn rib cartilage in 2024.
Casas has appeared in only 92 games since 2023, finishing third in AL Rookie of the Year voting.

History

Historical Context

Dr. Frank Jobe invented ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction in 1974, performing the first Tommy John surgery on pitcher Tommy John, whose successful return sparked a routine procedure now used on countless major-league pitchers with about 85 % success. Today, Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas faces a similar wrist operation, prompting the club to reconsider roster depth and injury protocols.

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Story summary

Triston Casas underwent arthroscopic left-wrist surgery on Thursday, August 6 2026.
The Boston Red Sox placed Casas on the injured list and gave no return timetable.
He has remained out since rupturing his left patellar tendon on May 2 2025.
Earlier injuries include an abdominal strain in April 2026 and a torn rib cartilage in 2024.
Casas has appeared in only 92 games since 2023, finishing third in AL Rookie of the Year voting.

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